Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 10:30 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:034.18:224.62:06-0.12:15-0.16:527:27New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:404.08:594.52:48-0.12:500.06:517:27New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:173.89:374.43:270.03:250.16:497:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:563.510:194.24:060.24:000.36:487:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:403.311:064.04:460.44:370.56:477:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:273.111:553.95:290.75:180.76:457:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:142.96:150.96:040.96:447:31First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:433.71:022.87:101.16:581.06:437:32First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:343.61:572.88:211.28:081.16:417:33First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:343.53:022.99:281.19:211.06:407:34First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:373.64:053.110:140.910:160.86:397:35Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:333.74:583.510:530.711:040.56:377:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:223.85:443.911:300.511:520.36:367:36Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:073.96:284.312:100.36:357:37Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:504.07:114.712:420.112:520.16:347:38Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:314.17:524.91:32-0.11:35-0.16:327:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:124.18:345.12:18-0.22:17-0.26:317:39Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:544.09:205.13:04-0.23:00-0.36:307:40Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:413.810:125.03:51-0.13:45-0.26:297:41Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:363.611:114.84:420.04:36-0.16:277:42Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:373.55:370.35:330.26:267:42Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:124.612:383.46:380.56:370.46:257:43Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:124.41:423.47:480.67:540.56:247:44Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:174.12:543.59:040.59:180.56:237:45Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:284.04:063.710:040.410:230.46:227:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:334.05:064.010:520.311:190.36:207:46Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:283.95:574.311:360.26:197:47Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:173.96:414.512:120.212:190.26:187:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:003.97:204.61:030.21:020.26:177:49New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:383.87:564.71:480.21:410.26:167:50New Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 1:32 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cape Lookout Bight, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656841. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656841.

What is the moon phase in Cape Lookout Bight, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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